Role Played by ECMO in Critical Care

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Role Played by ECMO in Critical Care

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Case Description

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) plays a pivotal role in critical care, providing advanced life support for patients with severe cardiac or respiratory failure. By temporarily assuming the function of the heart and lungs, ECMO allows vital organs to recover, offering a crucial bridge to...

Case Summary

  • Dr. Audu Gonuguntla presented a webinar on the role of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) in critical care, highlighting its use in ICU settings, particularly after a surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic for severe ARDS management. ECMO serves as an extension of the cardiopulmonary bypass machine, providing prolonged support to patients with respiratory and cardiac failure.

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Dr Atchyuth R Gongada

Dr Atchyuth R Gongada

HOD and Sr Consultant Dept of Critical Care and Anaesthesiology Apollo Hospitals, Healtcity, Visakhapatnam
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